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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-01
What Shall the Harvest Be?

Shall it be Canada thistle aud ragweedP
This year in mauy fields weeds have as
serted themselves with a vigor unprece-
den,ed. Many oat fields in Tompkins.
Cavuya and Seneca Counties are SO over
run with them that less than one fourth of
a lair yield has been harvested What
are the causes OF the super-abundance OF
weeds all over the Eastern states. and
Whist are the remedies? In some cases
their increase is due to soil impoveri>h
ment Deep rooted. coarse .textured plants
assert themselves because they can live
and thrive where better plants would
make but feeble growth. Sowing foul
seed. scattering weed seed with manure,
allowing weeds themselves to 90 to seed
and neglect 10 subdue them in hoed crops
are other causes of the trouble.
The only remedy generally worth con-
sidering is thorough. old-fashioned sam.
mer iallow. The effort to destroy quack
grass and Canada thistleS with clover,
corn and buck wheat has proved total
failure. Where these perniclous plants
have become thoroughly established var
ious me. hods of culture may give temper
ary relief but in the long run the heroic
treatment will be found the only satistac-
tory one. 10 clearing fields of all classes
of weeds. it is best to pillow deep in Sep
TENDER, tit we'll and SOW to rye. All
weeds that start IN the fall will then have
good chance to germinate. From the lst
to the 18th of May the plowing should be
repeated. and the immediate harrowino
and rolling should be thorough. Every
fifteen TO twenty days thereafter the plow-
ing. narrowing and rolling should be re
peated often enough al least to keep the
ground bare. About the middle OF July
SOW one half bushel OF buckwheat per
acre, and about the LIST of September pillow
it under, fit well and SOW rye or wheat
with grass seed, or, if desired. SOW grass
seed alone. Ia the Spring add both red
and alsike clover, three parts of the form
er and one of the latter.
II grain is sowed, the folio wing August
set the mower high ami cut the weeds in
stubble before they seed. 1t no grain is
grown. NOV tae grass the last of June
even if it is light and not very mature
The clover will now appear and a second
crop can be secured by middle August.
Some hand pulling OF weeds may be
necessary in order to IN Ak" the work com
plete as possible. Sometimes the seas n
NAV be such hat full success NAV not be
secured but if each year one field of a
weedy farm is treated in this heroic man
ner in few years the owner will hardly
know his own land.-PRoF. j. =. ROE
ERrS, IN Pennsylvania Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-01
TEA TABLE TALK.

There is a prevalent craze for demoiselles
TO have their photograph taken in tennis
costume with racquet in hand
A square bit Of cambria, edged with lace,
is the latest thing in the way Of cap on the
head Of miladys maid, who is more chic than
ever
As far as stockings elicit interest, the latest
fashions are understood to be those so be-
nevolently exhibited by Minnie Palmer in
her theatrical performances.
The harp as fashionable instrument
grows Ia favor, even among those who can
not play on it, and several prize drawing
rooms uptown have it on exhibition
Women addicted to complexion balms must
be perplexed as to which Is most desirable,
since each and every one is Endorsed by ce-
lebrities as ''the best
The almost square top Derby hat does not
find favor among all men of conservative
tastes, who say it Is rather reminder of the
headgear worn by kollo
1t may be that the youthful swells who
wear the plaid tourists hat on the PRONE
made want people to believe that they have
just stepped off the steamer.
The Costumes Of some OF the gold braid
and embroidery used for trimming is aston
ishing, and it is surprising, too, how some
women can afford to wear it.
Fur boas are to continue in fashion--all
kinds of bOas and all kinds of fur. The line
is only drawn at wearing them with seal
skin or fur trimmed garments
Fashionable married women, prematurely
gray, console themselves that they may be
pleasant reminder of the beautiful French
countesses Of the days of the empire.
Some people say that at the coming five
O'Clock teas there will be a maid at the door
to take cards, which must be handed to her
instead of tossed into the card receiver
Rhine stone girdles worn at night are quite
effective under the gas or electric light, but
in the daytime rather identify the girl of the
period with the progressive sales ladies'"
1t seems about decided that over his dress
suit this winter Beau Brummel must wear
the cape overcoat which, it must be remem-
bered, is different from an overcoat with a
cape.
Among novelties in ink stands is one of a
tripod of coaching horns holding a wheel, in
the hub of which is found the ink. The whole
thing is ON a stand covered with miniature
horse blanket.
A table, desk and backgammon board all i'll
one is II new piece of furniture that tells how
human ingenuity is progressing. 1t is made
in Geneva, and only few have thus far been
imported.
Huge Oriental pots are imported for the
equally huge palms which now play such
very important part in the interior decora-
ton of the fashionable house. They are moth
ing if not gaudy in coloring
1t isn't quite as sumptuous as it used to be
to buy your kid gloves ready made now, be-
cause there are places where they make them
to order, just rs they do in Paris and vienna.
There are many ways now of preceding the
fashionable procession without belonging to
the musicians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-01
Remedies for Agricultural De-
preSSiOns.

Porbably every man who thinks at all
has occa 'ional visions floating through
his mind of sche mes for the relief of the
agricultural distress which with more or
less of periohiciy settles down over the
country. Many of III Sc plans would no
doubt rival in ingenuity and Impractical
biiity the countless inventions wrought
out in the vain hope of di ,yering the
mythical principle of perpetual motion
Many others won perh ps afford some
degree of relief; while # digest OF All
the more simple ones could be m tde. and
formulated into some practical system.
the interests of agriculture might be very
materially promoted. Bui be average wiz
dom of toe intelligent farmers OF America
has never yet taken the shape OF a general
scheme for agricultural relief, and this
very fact Suggests that there is at least
one thing that would very substantially
further that end--and that is much wider
and more thorough dissemination of
knowledge OF the many conditions affect
ing the business than has ever been at
tempted We refer more d ar 5icularIy tn
statistical Information than to know ledge
OF manner and practice in production II
the people could know much more thor
oughiy than has ever vet seemed prac.ti.
eaoe the foundation facts of prod .tion
and consump ion. and their relation to
each o'her. they would unquestionAbl be
IN better Position to shape their labors to
definite purpose. Crops are planted and
sown, kinds of stock are selected. ana
other preparations for proi1ction are
made, with too much reference to con
venience and surroundings (lhough these
things are OF course to be consideredl
and not enough regard To the demand of
the market and the exigences of the times.
With the present facilities Tor gathering
and distributing carefully digesied facts.
there Is but little chance for Improvement
IN this direction. But in coming time
OF advanced agriculture this difficulty will
IN q great measure be met. This in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-01
Mexican War Veteran.

The wonderful efficacy Of s~ifrs Specific a. q
rsneay and cure for rheumatism and all blood dis
eases, has never had a more conspicuous Illustration
than tha case affords. The candid. unsolicited and
emphatic testimony given b. the venerable gentle
man must b. accepted as convincing and conclusive
The writer ia prominent citizen Of Mississippi The
gentleman 10 whom nr. Martin refers. and to whom
he ia indebted for tbs advice % which he owes his
nna relief from years Of suffering Is Mr.. King. for
many years the popular nlgi clerk II the Lawrence
House, at Jackson
JACKSON, Miss, April %. 1871
THx SWIFT SPECIFIC CoAFASY, Atlanta. Ga;
oentLeuen--f have been Invalid pensoner for
forty years. having contracted pulmonary and other
diseaaes in tho Mexican War but not I'll the ist of
March, is5s did feel any symptoms OF rheumatism.
On that day WA suddenly stricken with that dis
saso in both hips and ankles. For twenty days
walked on crutohes. Then the pain was lesa violent.
but Il shifted from joint 10 lolnt For weeks would
10 totally disabled eitnt pa one side OF my body or
the other. The Paln never LETT ne a moment Tor
eleven years ana seven in,i maj - ION 5arSn
when was cured. During These eleven years OF In
tense suffering tried inni'n.f l9's preserlptions
Rsstsd by friends bur II | ever received The least
ternally nfu not AWARE 81 10. Finally, about the
nrst Of s,ptrnbor, made arrangements ~ go TO the
Wot surlngs N Arkansas having despalred Of every
atheI remedy when larcideniaily met an old ac
quaiRtRnoe. Mr. King now II the lawrence House
rheumatism and, a. supposed, had been cured
by a visit to Hot springs iot when met hun he
he found no relief on hs return from HotSprinBs
he heard Tor the nfst tune % thg s. =. g. as remedy
for rheumatism. He tried 70 and st bottles made a
complete cure several ycah haze passed since. but
he has had no return ~ tho d@gnsg ,s,,
took four bottles and by tho nr,t II October ! was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-01
LIGHT AND AiRY

Why He Loves a BomeIy Girl.
To careless eyes che Is not far,
This verdict careless lips declare.
And wonder why. against the charm
OF beauty vivid. rich and warm
The face they deem 80 cold and dull,
To him should be 30 beautiful
Tnis is the face she turns to him.
o say not 'tts lovers whins
That finds il fair; nor are they dun
Who say 81. is no. beautiful
For. stTangest Of all mysteries.
They never Sc the face be xees-
The face no artists skill can linn,
The love fair face she turns to him
The Times Democrat.
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Exclusive Grain Diet for Fowls.

LACiuStNc "Tdiu DlCt lOT TOwts.
There is no more wisdom in combining
poultry exclusively to grain diet than in
keeping animals on food devoid OF bulk.
In the growing season, the hens eat grass,
grain, seeds and insects, and in winter
they may be given more bulky food than
they usually receive. and at less cost
than that OF feeding grain exclusively. If
clover hay be finely cut, boiling water
poured over it. and the mess well sprin-
Killed. with 4 mixture of ground grain, and
willingly. and it aif)rds al agreeable va
riety. The clover also largely assists in
supplying albumen to the eggs, while the
health of the fowls is prom tied by the
TODD not being very concentrated
No doubt some may consider
such feed as suitable only for
cow or horse. but it is also good for
poultry. If hens are kept on corr they
become exceedingly fat. and ~ unfit for
laying rs an over fat animal is for breed
ing, but feed them on the variety which
contains more of the flesh forming ele
ments than the carbonaceous, and they
give better results. As the stock should
be kept warm and comfortable, so should
the fowls II is much cheaper to provide
suitable quarters than to keep them from
freezing by stufling with corn. They will
also eat dry hay, if cut into short lengths :;
bur it is better to feed it moistened and
warm.-American Agricuiturist for No
reHf6er
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-01

The elaborate experiments of Prof.
Henry of the Wisconsin Experiment Sta
ton which have just been made public,
on the feed rations for pigs. in order to
attain the highest healthfulness of the ami
NAL and the best results in profit. are Just
confirmation OF the old time practice of
the best farmers, to give variety of feed
substances, for the best effects. The ap-
petite of the domestic animal tires of one
kind of food; change every few days in
duces healthtuness, keeps the appetite
quick, promotes assimilation of food and
returns larger profit. Corn meal is rich In
what these scientific fellows" call
carbohydrates, or heat giving food-but
it is wanting in protein or the flesh torn
ing elements. Now when do we find
these last? Why, as Prof. Henry tells us.
in "skim-milk. butter milk, shorts, bran.
peas, green clover and the like. And
what will Farmer Jones tell you he made
that big porker on? A little corn meal
and Just as much sour milk as he would
eat" Verify, the truths of science.
and the truths OF good YaLkee farm prac.
tice do harmonze, don't theyp VINO shall
have the credit.
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A FEW STATISTICS.

The yearly capacity of the United States
steel rail factories Is .,G1l 900 tons.
The electric lights in the United States used
yearly 10000 carbons, Most OF these are
made in CcN Gland, q.
If as many cigarettes are made by smokers
themselves us by manufacturers is prob
ably the case-some ,, 400, 100000 of these
wicked little articles are now consumed
yearly in America, That means about 100
for every male Inhabtant, or sixty-elght for
every man, woman and child in the United
States New York state, Virginia and North
Carolina have a monopoly of the manutac-
tlre Some 50.0OU,UO cigarettes not IN
cluded in the above figures have also been
imported from Europa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-01

Stranger ito Nevada citizeni-I think OF
locating here in business, and viii probably
want 10 invest in some real estate l. the
town healthfulf
Citizen-Healthful' Why, stranger the
last death that occurred IN this town was oyei
q year ago, and that wouldn't have happened
If he hadn't called Bitter Greek man liar
let me take you around and show you a
corner lot,
Stranscr-No, guess not. Tn an under
taker-Tid Bits
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A Foreigner,- sfistake.

Distinguished Foreigner - Yes; / have
Travelled great deal in this country and
cannot help wondering why your government
does not catch these train robbers and lock
them up
Arlerican-Rave you met train robbersi
Plenty Of them; they're everywhere, is
seems To me, but must say they are very
polite for highwaymen.
"PoiiteF'
Very; and notice, too that they are all
colored men,
oh, those are not train robbers; those are
porters Omaha World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-01

To the average butter-maker. souring
cream gives it more equal condition. When
cream OF different ages is mixed. when
pans of cream OF different ages are put
into the ehurn at the same time and
Immediately churned. the Oldest cream
will first come and the liability is TO lose
part of the freshest cream.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-01
\ Western Delicncy,

Customer Ito Nevada hotel proprietor
What have you got in the way of game land
lnrdi
Landlord rubbing his hands appetizingiy)
Well sir, can get you up couple of nice
grasshuppers on toast. Hnrper's BazAr.
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O give us the DAYS of our daddics
When u song " as "A son not ballad"
Whru Young folks we're "i4ssies and Iaddies"
Aud cabbage was cabbage not salad"
Evansville Breezp
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The Important Thing.

Eastern Man who has been invited 10
take a hand" in the gamc-I know very lit
tie about poker. | suppose tho chief requi-
site In playing the game successfully is q
knowledge Of human nature'
Western Mana knowledge Of human ma
ture helps, stranger, it helps; but the chief
requisite IL cash It'd Bits
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The Man with the Cash.

The man who does the brain work,
Gets the glory and the dash:
BIT the man who tends to business
Holds mortgage on the cash.
Chicago Business.
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WHY They Walk.

Fairs and expositions over,
Farmers now are sauntering hack;
Squandcr"d nil their summer savings,
In fortnigl /, and for lack
OF the WHEREIN lthal Tor tickets,
Have t. walk the railroad track
Texas Siftings
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Tho HuInnrisf.

With digits bedabbled with ink,
with eyelids grogsy ard red,
The hum"rist sits on a crazy chair
with ice attached u his head
Think. scratch. print
Eiysterical nirth and chaR,
But the hunOrist sheets Of the English style
viii never evoke a laugh.
Texas Siftings.
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Gilhooly Sad affair over at Jones'
Gus De Smith What's the matterl
One of the twins has died"
That * an aiiiction.'
eyes, and the worst of it is the people don't
know which of them is dead, they look 80
much alike. Texas Siftings.
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4 sure Indication.

First Citizen (hreathlesslyl-Can you tell
me where the fire isl
Second Citi1en-I think it is the school
house. There were lot of boys dancing and
cheering down ON the corner Burlington
Free Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-01

Able Editor Much news in your depart
ment today
Political Editor-No, it's dull, very dull
"Dull, chr
''NeS, no new parties have been started
since breakfast. Omaha World
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Of No Use to Him.

Customer getting measured How much
are these trousers going to cost me.
Tailor - Twenty-Five dollars, sir. How
many pockets do you want in them
Customer None. Iwon't need any pockets
after Eve paid for the trousers New York
Sun.
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BETTING on the "NIets."

Beneath this stump sleeps William Belts.
dentist famed and great.
He laid his money on the Nets
Hence his untimely fate;
No more he II make fivr-dollar sets
OF false teeth, lille you wait.
Puck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-01

No, he whose verses, for posterity designed.
BY editor ARE rithlesslv declined"
Tossed in he basket that the sanctum graces.
Can't say his lines are cast in pleasant places
It'd Rits
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Just 50

When Sol CLOVIS Ike q fiery ball
And the pestiferous fly insists
On worrying US. we nearly all
Are pessimists.
When days are cool and skies are blue,
And lovely Is each rural scene.
We find then pessimlsts are few
And FAR between. Boston Courier.
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Dr.. Schenck's
Mandrake Pills
PURELY VEGETABLE
AND STRICTLY RELIABLE.

Thcyact DrRECTLYand PROMPT
Ly on the Liver and Stomach,
restoringthe constipated organs
to healthy activity, and are a
positive and perfectly safe cure
for Constipation, Liver Com
plant, Sick Headache, Bilious
ness, and all other diseases ari-
sing from a disordered condi-
ton of the Liver and Stomach.
They are the only reliable vege-
table Liver Pill sold.
rhoy are Perfectly HARMLESS.
They arc PURELY VEGETABLE.
TRY THEM.
For Sale by all Druggists. Price q cts per box;
boxes for % cts or sent by mail postage free &c
weciTt Of price. Dr. J. II, Scheuck & son. fhilada
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Agrirultnral-

This Department is specially prepared for the
keunebee Journal by an experienced Agricultural
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The Great Success

or Ayers sarsaparilIa i due to tie
fact that it meets the wants Of the
people, being economical TO use and
alwav. reliable and effective. Its in
gradients are the best, and their
combination the result Of profound
study and skill. Thus, for all diseases
originating in impure blood, Ayers
SarsapariIIa stands unriyaied.
aAs a blood-purifier and general
buflder-,lp Of the system" says Eugene
T nm. NJ. D., 33l Sixth aye, New York,
al have never found anything TO equal
Ayers Sarsaparilla
urs FIiza A. Clongh, Marion Of the
M r. Seminary, Tilton, ~ H., writes
"Fvery winter and spring my family,
Including myself. use several bottles OF
Ayers sarsapariIla. Experience has
convinced me that, ~ powerful blood
nurifer. II IL superior 70 any other pre-
paration Of sassaparilla-"
"Ayer's sarsapariIla gives better sat
isfarfion than any other blood medicine
handle r. Geo " Whitman, Druggist,
Albany. Indiana.
Ayers Sarsaparllla,
P,enared by Di.J G. Aver q %, II yell. Mas.
Sold By all druggists. Price 81 six bottles, o..
,.,a n. o. - n lSAvtU
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OF all the color combinations ever planned Or
seen,
The most absurd 5 mnglns of the blues with
parts green Chicago Tribune
EDUCATIONAL BRIEFS.
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How to rennovate an old. turnout or
chard is problem of annoyance TO many
farmers who have these old neglected or
chards. and many apple trees that were
regarded past their usefulness have been
cut down which might. by proper treat
ment, have been made Il source of profit
for years. The Canadian Hortieulturist
mentions case of orchard renovation
that is worthy the attention OF all who
have old or neglected trees. II mentions
an orchard about twenty five years old
that had been in grass tor ten years, up
to three years ago. Two Years ago one
halt of it was thoroughly plowed, wood
ashes were applied in good measure, and
the trees were carefully pruned. The
other half was left undsturbed in the
original sod. This treatment OF blowing
and manuring with wood ashes was con-
tinued last year. the same as the year pre-
vious. The results have been that this
cultivated portion resisted the severe sum-
mer drouth perfectly, the leaves were dark
green, and the trees bore heavy crops of
Baldwins, Greetings and Russets. Similar
treatment of our old Maine orchards that
have been neglected for years, would
yield like satisfactory results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-01

The average butter product per COW,
tor the State at large, is believed to be be-
low $50 pounds. Now If this is so. is
there any valid reason why it should not
be brought up to $50 lbs. each. This
would not be large return nor an ex-
uavagant estimate. And 50 long as we
are producing only $50 pounds of butter
per COW. per year, when we should pro-
duee hundred pounds more than this.
are we not wasting this food given to
ordinary cows, when by having better
cows, the same feed would give Us an
average of 100 pounds of butter more Der
coas There is something in the feed to
oe sure, but more in the high grade. but
ter yielding animal. which has been bred
with corn, and well tended.
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creased d.finite knowledge is one of the
greatest of all current agricultural needs.
The St0ckDldn and Farmer.